The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the day is still, and temperatures are soaring – what more could one want on a lovely Spring day? As I type, I can just imagine going for a picnic in the … Read More

One of the delights we have of running a guest house is helping people to celebrate their special occasions. Three years ago, we received a phone call from a guy who wanted to take his girlfriend away and propose to … Read More

From the looks of the weather, Spring has indeed sprung. Today, my son lay under his vehicle trying to fix a new exhaust section to replace a rotten part. The sun was shining high in the sky and there was … Read More

Today must be just about the balmiest day we have had in Windermere. A haze settled over Lake Windermere, which we could see from our windows. This phenomenon, called an inversion, is quite common here in Spring and Autumn. However, … Read More

The Lake District – or at least where we live in the English Lakes – seems to be having a spell of great weather. Today, while going about Windermere to do our shopping and visit the bank, I saw people … Read More

Today we set up another new offer with one of the biggest attractions in the Cumbrian Lakes – Windermere Lake Cruises (www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk). I am particularly excited about this as many guests who visit like a trip on the ferries that … Read More